plural genealogies
1
: the study of family history
an expert in genealogy
2
: the history of a particular family showing how the different members of the family are related to each other
They've been researching their genealogies.
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“Genealogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/genealogy. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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